| MassDOT Posts Vulnerable Road User Safety Assessment Online
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is highlighting several initiatives as the annual World Day of Remembrance approaches, a day set aside every year on the third Sunday of November, to remember individuals killed and injured in crashes, acknowledge the important work of First Responders, and advocate for |
 | Plant Connector Pop-up Opens in Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — North County business owners Emilee Yawn and Bonnie Marks brought their community-loving plant shop, Plant Connector, to Central County.
The pop-up shop, located at 64 North St., will be open until Dec. 31. The pop-up shop will replicate the much-loved North County store with an assortment |
| Governor Appoints Secretary of Transportation
BOSTON — Governor Maura T. Healey announced that she is appointing Monica Tibbits-Nutt as Secretary of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT).
Tibbits-Nutt has been serving as Acting Secretary since mid-September and was previously Undersecretary for |
| Pittsfield Animal Commission Deems Nuisance Dogs
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Animal Control Commission deemed two dogs as nuisances on Wednesday and placed sanctions on them.
Adam Street resident Debra Laframboise brought her neighbor Jarvis Chadwell's two bully mixes to the commission for being off-leash and reportedly defecating on her property and growling at |
| FEMA Awards Funds to State for COVID Overtime Costs
BOSTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $5.6 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to reimburse it for the cost of overtime paid to state health employees engaged in critical functions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The $5,651,435 Public Assistance grant will reimburse the |
 | Weekend Outlook: Crafts Fairs, Arts, and Early Holiday Fun
The holiday season is officially upon us and folks can get in the spirit with craft fairs, celebrations, and music weekend.
Editor's Pick
Festival of Trees Opening Party
Berkshire Museum, Pittsfield
Time: 6 to 8:30 p.m.
The Nostalgia Soiree on Friday kicks off the return of the decades-old celebration with trees decorated |
 | BHS President and CEO Honored
BOSTON — Berkshire Health Systems announced that Darlene Rodowicz will be receiving a 4th Annual Extraordinary Women Advancing Healthcare Award from The Women's Edge (formerly The Commonwealth Institute), the leading nonprofit organization devoted to advancing women leaders.
This award is the first of its kind in the |
| Pittsfield Council Seeks Remedy for Narrowed Residential Street
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — City councilors would like to see a solution for a residential street causing grief after being narrowed.
On Tuesday, the panel sent a petition from Ward 2 Councilor Charles Kronick requesting to appropriate free cash for road repairs on California Avenue to Mayor Linda Tyer.
After the |
| Berkshire Communities Get Community Transit Grants
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced a total of more than $4.7 million in funding awards to 43 organizations for 55 projects in the Community Transit Grant Program.
This annual competitive grant program, managed by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), supports operating and |
| Pittsfield CPA Eligbility Applications Due This Week
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Friday, Nov. 17 is the deadline for Community Preservation Act eligibility applications for historic preservation, open space and recreation, and housing projects.
From that time to Dec. 4, eligibility applications will be reviewed and accepted applicants will be invited to submit a funding application |
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